Dominick Ruggerio

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Dominick Ruggerio
Rhode Island State Senate District 4
Incumbent
Assumed office 1984
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Assistant Administrator
Website	Senate website

Dominick Ruggerio (b. December 19, 1948) has been a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate since 1984, representing the 4th district.

Education

Ruggerio earned his BS from Providence College in 1974. He also attended Bryant College.

Professional experience

Ruggerio has worked as a Regional Coordinator. He is currently Assistant Administrator for North East Labor Management Trust Corporation.

Political experience

Ruggerio served in the Rhode Island State House of Representatives from 1981 to 1984. He joined the Rhode Island State Senate in 1984. From 1988 to 1990, he served as Deputy Presdient Pro Tempore. He is currently the Senate Majority Whip, representing the 4th district.

Committee membership

• Finance Committee, Rhode Island Senate
• Labor Committee, Rhode Island Senate
• Rules Committee, Rhode Island Senate

Personal life

Ruggerio has two children.

External links

• Sen. Ruggerio Rhode Island Senate website
• Profile from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994

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